The report has been written for the European Commission by Prof. Paolo Figini, from the CAST – Centre for Advanced Studies in Tourism, University of Bologna, Rimini Campus, an Academic Member of NECSTouR.
Executive summary
The latest issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer from the World Tourism Organization shows that international tourism continued to grow over the first quarter of 2019. Though at a slower rate when compared with the last two years, the 4% increase registered in early 2019 is a very positive sign. The Middle East (+8%) and Asia and the Pacific (+6%) experienced the highest increase in international arrivals. Numbers in both Europe and Africa were up by 4%, and in the Americas growth was recorded at 3%.
Advancing sustainable consumption and production (SCP) patterns is essential if the sector is to contribute effectively to sustainable development. UNWTO expects international tourist arrivals to reach 1.8 billion by 2030, if not before. As the sector is growing faster than the world economy or international trade, the need to decouple its growth from the use of natural resources is of high importance.
Agreed in 2016 by the Chinese Prime Minister and the President of the European Commission, the 2018 EU-China Tourism Year (ECTY) was a unique opportunity to attract more Chinese travellers off the beaten path, stimulate European investment in China, and give extra impetus to EU-China visa facilitation (negotiation launched in May 2017) and air connectivity (Horizontal Agreement initialled in Dec 2017).
T he Year was implemented by the European Commission and the Chinese Ministry for Culture and Tourism.
2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage (EYCH). Acknowledging the unique momentum of the 2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage, NECSTouR - the European Network of Regions for Competitive and Sustainable Tourism - took the initiative to establish a Pan European Dialogue to foster greater synergy between tourism and cultural stakeholders.
Two key NECSTouR Events:
Main Description
This book examines the evolution of the phenomenon and explores the genesis of overtourism and the system dynamics underlining it.
The Intergroup on "Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development" released a Manifesto listing the Intergroup’s policy priorities for the 2019-2024 mandate of the European Parliament: mitigating climate change, safeguarding biodiversity, boosting research and innovation, as well as addressing sustainable finance. All of them are connected to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and will contribute to their achievement.
UNWTO Convenes Cities in Lisbon to Cooperate on a Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Tourism Agenda
The first UNWTO Mayors Forum for Sustainable Urban Tourism, co-organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Ministry of Economy of Portugal and the Lisbon Municipality concluded Friday in Lisbon, Portugal. The event gathered Mayors and high-level city representatives from around the world, UN agencies and the private sector, to design a shared leadership aimed at ensuring that tourism helps creating cities for all.
TUI have launched Plastic Reduction Guidelines for Hotels
The guidelines explain the different kinds of plastic, what needs to be done in different departments, identifies best practice, gives guidance on managing plastic using the 4Rs and a useful guide to references and further reading.
Agreed in 2016 by the Chinese Prime Minister and the President of the European Commission, the 2018 EU-China Tourism Year (ECTY) was a unique opportunity to attract more Chinese travellers off the beaten path, stimulate European investment in China, and give extra impetus to EU-China visa facilitation (negotiation launched in May 2017) and air connectivity (Horizontal Agreement initialled in Dec 2017).
The Year was implemented by the European Commission and the Chinese Ministry for Culture and Tourism.
